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Canada-South Korea free trade talks a non-starter with auto sector
19-Apr-2007     Edmonton Journal
Wary North American automakers and their unions are warning the Canadian government not to be tempted by a recently concluded South Korea-US free trade pact into a similar deal.
Bilateral free trade agreements critical for Canadian pork industry competitiveness
19-Apr-2007     ThePigSite
Canada Pork International is urging Ottawa to put a high priority on establishing bilateral free trade agreements to ensure Canadian agriculture is able to remain competitive with its international counterparts
Much to lose, little to gain: Assessing EPAs from the perspective of Malawi
18-Apr-2007     Tearfund
This Tearfund report critiques the process of EU-ACP EPA negotiations and looks at the potential impacts of an EPA on Malawi.
Huh Se-uk lives on in our struggle
18-Apr-2007     KoA
Huh Se-uk has died, but he lives on in our struggle, which continues. Inheriting his message and strength, we will defeat the Korea-US FTA.
Anti-FTA rally expected in Seoul in memory of dead protester
18-Apr-2007     Asia Pulse
A massive rally is expected in downtown Seoul Wednesday as thousands of protesters are to gather to pay tribute to a man who burnt himself to death in protest of free trade talks between South Korea and the United States.
EU to announce 840-million-euro aid program for Central America
18-Apr-2007     People's Daily
The European Union is about to announce an 840 million euro (1.141 billion US dollar) aid program for Central America, the European Commission said Tuesday.
Rwanda, Belgium to sign pacts
18-Apr-2007     AllAfrica.com
The Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs is expected in Rwanda this week to seal trade and investment frameworks with the Rwandan government.
India: China seeks market economy status
18-Apr-2007     The Hindu
India and China together represent the "new global economic architecture" Indian Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said on Tuesday. But India and China themselves are often embroiled in fractious trade disputes.
South Korea, EU to start FTA talks in early May, official says
18-Apr-2007     Yonhap
South Korea and the European Union will start discussions in early May on forging a free trade agreement (FTA), Seoul's senior trade official said Wednesday.
It won't be 'palm oil FTA' with ASEAN: Nath
18-Apr-2007     Economic Times
India will ensure that the proposed Free Trade Agreement with ASEAN does not end up as a 'palm oil FTA.' Palm oil products currently represent 77% of India's edible oil imports.